Gumahis (en. To trace)

/guˈmahis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of creating a line or path.
He traced a beautiful design in his sketchbook.
Gumahis siya ng isang magandang disenyo sa kanyang sketchbook.
The act of marking or identifying with an object.
He traced his name in the sand.
Gumahis siya ng kanyang pangalan sa buhangin.
Referring back to or recalling a past event.
He traced back to his memories of childhood.
Gumahis siya sa kanyang mga alaala ng kabataan.

Etymology

From the root word 'guhit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trace a line
make a straight line or path.
gumahis ng linya
trace on a map
mark or draw a path on the map.
gumahis sa mapa

Related Words

line
A line or mark made with an object like a pencil or ink.
guhit

Slang Meanings

to get angry or lose one's temper
Can you hold yourself back when he/she gets angry at you?
Kaya mo bang pigilin ang sarili mo kapag gumahis siya sa iyo?
to lose one's mind
He seems to have lost his mind from all the stress at work.
Parang gumahis na siya sa sobrang stress sa trabaho.
to force or adapt
I don’t like the idea, but if it requires adaptation, I have to follow.
Hindi ko gusto ang ideya, pero kung gagahis kailangan kong sumunod.